Kashmir's breathtaking landscapes have long made it one of India's most sought-after tourist destinations. But rapid tourism-driven construction is now raising serious environmental concerns. According to official figures, more than 5,000 hotels have been built across the Kashmir Valley since 2021, with authorities stating that around 90% allegedly lack the required approvals. Popular destinations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gurez, and Doodhpathri are witnessing a surge in hotels, homestays, and commercial buildings.


Kashmir's Tourism Boom Sparks Environmental Fears | 90% of New Hotels Allegedly Illegal

Kerala is facing a growing environmental crisis as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reports a sharp decline in river water quality across the state. According to the latest assessment, Kerala has 32 polluted river stretches, the second-highest number in India, highlighting the increasing impact of rapid urbanization and untreated sewage on the state's freshwater ecosystems.

The report, based on water quality data collected between 2020 and 2023, found that untreated sewage discharge and inadequate sanitation infrastructure have significantly degraded river health. Nearly half of the water samples tested were found to be contaminated with harmful bacteria, raising serious concerns about public health and environmental sustainability.

Kerala's Rivers Among India's Most Polluted, CPCB Report Raises Alarm

In an "astonishing" attack, seen for the first time, a solitary killer whale or orca was filmed hunting and then killing a great white shark. The scientists called the hunt "unprecedented" and said that it displayed the exceptional predatory skills of killer whales.

In a two-minute hunt, a lone orca kills a great white shark, raising concerns about ecological shift: Video

Mysterious ring-like patterns of vegetation surround barren patches of soil in Namibia and Australia, but no one knows why. These ring-like patterns are called ‘fairy circles’, which have baffled scientists for decades and left them thinking about what exactly are they.

Over 250 mysterious crop circles spotted from space across three continents

The world's wildlife populations have decreased by more than two-thirds since 1970 as a result of forest clearing and ocean pollution, as per a report released on Thursday.

World's wildlife populations have decreased by roughly 70% since 1970, says WWF

The construction of the world’s largest wildlife overpass, which will be built across the 101 highway near Los Angeles, has been initiated, with experts hoping that the crossing creates a safe passage for wild animals.

Construction of world’s largest wildlife overpass to begin this month in US

In a landmark ruling a French court has ordered the government to fulfill its commitments on climate change. Authorities have been asked to necessary steps to repair ecological damage and cut the emissions of greenhouse gases.

French court orders government to fulfill commitments on climate change

Technical divers from Ghost Diving have removed more than 500kg of old fishing nets and other debris from the wreck of HMS Perseus and other Greek wrecks

Divers clean up HMS Perseus to protect marine life | 500 kg of Ghost nets | World News

With the pressures of rapid growth and development cities in India are losing its ecological balance

When cities were nature's haven: A tale from Bangalore

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